For Your Safety
R&S
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Risk of instrument damage during operation
An unsuitable operating site or test setup can damage the switch unit and
connected devices. Ensure the following operating conditions before you
switch on the switch unit:
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All fan openings are unobstructed and the airflow perforations are unim-
peded. The minimum distance from the wall is 10
cm.
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The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation.
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The instrument is positioned as described in the following sections.
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The ambient temperature does not exceed the range specified in the
data sheet.
Risk of instrument damage due to insufficient airflow in a rack
If you mount several instruments in a rack, you need an efficient ventilation
concept to ensure that the instruments do not overheat. Insufficient airflow
for a longer period can disturb the operation and even cause damage.
EMI impact on measurement results
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may affect the measurement results.
To suppress generated electromagnetic interference (EMI):
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Use suitable shielded cables of high quality. For example, use double-
shielded RF, LAN and HDMI cables.
Note: USB cables are of varying and often poor quality. Therefore, con-
sider the quality of each individual USB cable.
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Always terminate open cable ends.
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Note the EMC classification in the data sheet.
